Southern Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Havant
Southern Co-operative holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 140 Elm Grove, Hayling Island, PO11 9EH
How it compares in Havant
That puts Southern Co-operative among the 782 places in Havant holding top marks, 91% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 782 | 91% | ← Southern Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 188 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Southern Co-operative none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Southern Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| Premier Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Saint Mary's PCC Other catering premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Bay of Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Cleverchefs @ Mengham Junior School School/college/university | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Cherryharbour Nursery Caring Premises | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Such A Jerk Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Blossom House Caring Premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Southern Co-operative
What is Southern Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
Southern Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Southern Co-operative safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southern Co-operative last inspected?
Southern Co-operative was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havant Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Southern Co-operative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southern Co-operative compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Southern Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Southern Co-operative and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Southern Co-operative is one of 163 rated food businesses in Hayling Island. See every hygiene rating in Hayling Island →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.havant.gov.uk
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